AEW brings a Halloween-themed edition of Collision to St. Louis on Saturday, October 31, with Fright Night Collision set to feature a substantial lineup of singles action, trios competition, a championship match and appearances from several of the promotion's most physically imposing teams.
The event takes place at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the program on TNT and HBO Max. The card includes Tommaso Ciampa against Matt Sydal, Ilja Dragunov versus The Beast Mortos, Konosuke Takeshita taking on Adam Priest and Mike Bailey meeting Darius Martin.
In addition, the Artist of Stardom Championships will be defended when Triangle of Madness puts the titles on the line against Hazuki, Koguma and Fuwa-chan. The Conglomeration will also be in trios action against The Cut, while Hurt Syndicate and Divine Dominion are both advertised to be in action.
AEW Fright Night Collision viewing information
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena
- City: St. Louis, Missouri
- United States viewing: TNT and HBO Max
With the show carrying the Fright Night branding, Collision arrives with an appropriate Halloween-night setting but a card built around competitive matchups rather than a single announced centerpiece. The variety on the lineup is notable: fans will see technical wrestling, fast-paced athletic pairings, trios bouts and an international championship defense over the course of the evening.
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Tommaso Ciampa vs. Matt Sydal
Tommaso Ciampa and Matt Sydal are scheduled for one of the night's featured singles contests. It is a stylistic meeting between two experienced performers whose approaches can create a particularly compelling contrast. Ciampa is known for a rugged, punishing style and an intensity that can quickly turn a match into a fight. Sydal brings extensive experience of his own, along with a smooth, aerial-oriented arsenal capable of changing the pace in an instant.
The key question entering the bout is whether Sydal can establish movement and force Ciampa to chase. If the match becomes a stationary exchange or develops into a battle of physical control, Ciampa's aggressive approach could become increasingly difficult to overcome. Conversely, Sydal's speed and willingness to attack from unconventional angles makes him a dangerous opponent whenever there is space to operate.
Neither wrestler needs a championship stipulation for the encounter to feel important. A win on a nationally televised Collision has value, and a strong showing could give either man momentum coming out of the St. Louis event. Ciampa versus Sydal is also the kind of match that promises a clear clash of identities, with both competitors having the experience to capitalize on even a brief mistake.
The Conglomeration faces The Cut in trios action
The Conglomeration will be represented by Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly when they meet The Cut, featuring Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn and Juice Robinson. The match combines six recognizable personalities with a considerable amount of contrasting experience in team wrestling.
On one side, Cassidy, Strong and O'Reilly offer three very different temperaments but a group equipped with proven in-ring versatility. Cassidy's unorthodox timing has long made him difficult to prepare for, while Strong and O'Reilly can bring a more direct, punishing edge when the situation calls for it. Their ability to shift between chaos and focused offense may be essential in a six-man environment, where tags and positioning can often matter as much as individual ability.
Austin and Colten Gunn enter alongside Juice Robinson as The Cut, giving the trio a combination of sibling familiarity and Robinson's unpredictable energy. Their challenge will be maintaining control against opponents who are comfortable in fast-changing multi-person bouts. The match also gives each side an opportunity to make a broader statement in AEW's crowded landscape of factions and trios.
With six competitors involved, momentum can swing quickly. A single opening can lead to extended sequences, and the team that best prevents its opponent from creating that opening could leave St. Louis with a major televised victory.
Ilja Dragunov vs. The Beast Mortos
Ilja Dragunov will go one-on-one with The Beast Mortos in a matchup built around intensity and power. Dragunov's reputation is founded on his willingness to absorb punishment and answer back with a relentless level of force. The Beast Mortos presents a formidable test, bringing a powerful presence and a style that can make any lapse in judgment costly.
This is a bout that could become physical from the opening bell. Dragunov is at his most dangerous when a contest grows more demanding, but Mortos is not the type of opponent who can be overwhelmed simply through aggression. His size, strength and ability to impose himself make him a unique obstacle for anyone attempting to dictate the match.
For Dragunov, the task is to turn the contest into the kind of sustained struggle in which his resilience can become an advantage. For Mortos, controlling the tempo and limiting Dragunov's chances to build a rally will be crucial. The pairing is one of the more intriguing individual attractions on the Fright Night Collision card because it offers the possibility of a hard-hitting confrontation without requiring any elaborate setup.
Artist of Stardom Championships: Triangle of Madness vs. Hazuki, Koguma and Fuwa-chan
The only title match announced for Fright Night Collision will see Triangle of Madness defend the Artist of Stardom Championships. Champions Thekla, Julia Hart and Skye Blue will face the challengers Hazuki, Koguma and Fuwa-chan in a six-woman trios championship contest.
Championship matches naturally bring an additional degree of pressure, and that is particularly true in trios wrestling. The titleholders must not only be effective individually but must remain coordinated through a match involving six active competitors and frequent shifts in momentum. Thekla, Hart and Blue enter as the reigning champions, with the responsibility of proving that their reign can withstand a challenge from a trio made up of Hazuki, Koguma and Fuwa-chan.
The challengers have an opportunity to leave St. Louis with championship gold in a match where one decisive sequence can settle everything. In a traditional trios format, isolating an opponent, cutting off tags and creating quick combinations can be as important as landing a finishing move. The stakes ensure that every member of both teams will need to be alert from the outset.
The presence of the Artist of Stardom Championships adds international significance to the Collision lineup. It also gives Fright Night a title bout with a distinct identity, as the teams seek to establish control in a division where unity is every bit as important as individual talent.
Konosuke Takeshita vs. Adam Priest
Konosuke Takeshita is set to face Adam Priest in another singles match on the card. Takeshita has become synonymous with explosive offense and an ability to make even a brief opening count. Priest enters a difficult assignment against an opponent whose physicality and urgency can place tremendous demands on anyone standing across the ring from him.
For Priest, the matchup represents an opportunity to test himself against one of AEW's most dynamic wrestlers. A bout with Takeshita can change rapidly, and avoiding a prolonged stretch of his offense is likely to be a major priority. Priest will need to capitalize on his own opportunities quickly if he is to disrupt Takeshita's rhythm.
Takeshita, meanwhile, has the chance to reinforce his standing with a convincing victory. His presence on the card helps give Fright Night Collision another layer of high-impact singles action, and the match should provide a contrast to the more methodical technical contest expected between Ciampa and Sydal.
Mike Bailey vs. Darius Martin
Mike Bailey and Darius Martin are also scheduled to meet in a contest with the potential to be one of the fastest-paced matches of the night. Bailey's striking and quickness have made him a difficult opponent to slow down, while Martin's athletic ability creates the possibility for sudden momentum swings whenever he gets an opening.
Both men are capable of keeping the action moving at a pace that can challenge an opponent's ability to recover. Bailey's attacks can come from a wide range of positions, while Martin's agility allows him to generate offense with little warning. The contest should reward whichever wrestler can remain composed amid the speed and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
There is also a straightforward competitive appeal to the match. Bailey and Martin are each positioned to demonstrate their strengths in a singles setting, and a victory would provide a meaningful boost on a card filled with established names and championship stakes.
Hurt Syndicate and Divine Dominion set for action
Hurt Syndicate, represented by Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, is advertised to be in action at Fright Night Collision. Lashley and Benjamin bring veteran experience and considerable physical power to the show, making their appearance an important part of the event even with opponents not announced in advance.
The team has an opportunity to make its presence felt in St. Louis, and any match involving Lashley and Benjamin will draw attention because of the combination of strength, explosiveness and ring knowledge they possess. Details regarding their opposition have not been announced.
Divine Dominion, comprised of Megan Bayne and Lena Kross, is also scheduled to be in action. As with Hurt Syndicate, no opponents have been listed. Their placement on the card gives the women's division another featured presence beyond the Artist of Stardom Championship match and leaves an element of anticipation for the full in-ring presentation of the night.
Full AEW Fright Night Collision lineup
- Tommaso Ciampa vs. Matt Sydal
- The Conglomeration's Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly vs. The Cut's Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn and Juice Robinson
- Ilja Dragunov vs. The Beast Mortos
- Artist of Stardom Championships: Triangle of Madness' Thekla, Julia Hart and Skye Blue defend against Hazuki, Koguma and Fuwa-chan
- Konosuke Takeshita vs. Adam Priest
- Mike Bailey vs. Darius Martin
- Hurt Syndicate's Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin in action
- Divine Dominion's Megan Bayne and Lena Kross in action
AEW Fright Night Collision begins at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and HBO Max from Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Between the championship defense, the Ciampa-Sydal clash, the Dragunov-Mortos showdown and a loaded collection of trios and singles matches, the Halloween-night card offers a broad showcase of the AEW roster.
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